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BK12 STX

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,600 mi
Last recorded175,600 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 STX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 175,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 175,415 miles

Nearside Front headlight misted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 163,051 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all underbody and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2024 163,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all underbody and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 244,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outter wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full Inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2023 151,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has cut inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outter wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full Inspection

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 220,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 135,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 196,132 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 195,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 y xl runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,129 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BK12 STX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 STX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK12 STX registered?

BK12 STX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is BK12 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 STX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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